| Date of Birth | 9 February 1981 , Westminster, London, England, UK |
| Birth Name | Thomas William Hiddleston |
| Height | 6' 2" (1.88 m) |
Tom was born in Westminster, London to parents Diana and James Hiddleston. His mother is a former stage manager. His father is a scientist and was the managing director of a pharmaceutical company.
He started off at the preparatory school, The Dragon School in Oxford, and by the time he was 13, he boarded at Eton College, at the same time that his parents were going through a divorce. He continued on to the University of Cambridge, where he earned a double first in Classics. He graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 2005.
Whilst at University of Cambridge, he was seen by the agency 'Hamilton Hodell' in the play 'A Streetcar named Desire' and was signed. Following this, he was cast in his first television role in 'The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby (2001) (TV)'. Hiddleston won his first film role as Oakley in Joanna Hogg's award-winning first feature, 'Unrelated (2007)'. His breakthrough role came when he portrayed Loki in the 2011 Marvel Studios feature film 'Thor (2011)' and he will reprise this role in 'The Avengers (2012)'.
trivia
Won Best Newcomer in a Play at the Laurence Olivier Awards in 2008.
His sister is Emma Hiddleston.
He played rugby at Cambridge University but gave it up for his love of acting.
He grew up in Oxfordshire, England.
Tom's parents divorced when he was 13.
His favorite film is Heat.
He screen-tested for the role of Thor for the film Thor (2011). He went on a strict diet and gained 20 pounds in muscle. However, Kenneth Branagh decided he was more suitable for the role of Loki.
His maternal great-great-grandfather was importer Sir Edmund Vestey, 1st Baronet.
Won Third Prize at the Ian Charleson Awards in 2007.
Won Best Supporting Actor in a Play at the Whatsonstage.com Theatregoers' Choice Awards in 2009.
Won Rising Star Award at the Richard Attenborough UK Regional Film Critics' Awards in 2012.
Won Best Male Newcomer at the Jameson Empire Awards in 2012.
He has two sisters, Sarah (older) and Emma (younger).
His favorite superhero is Superman.
Very good friends with Chris Hemsworth.
His father is Scottish. His mother is English, and has English, Welsh, and German ancestry. One of Tom's maternal great-great-grandfathers was of German origin.
Speaks French.
Was ranked at #2 on Empire's The 100 Sexiest Movie Stars list (2013).
Trade Mark
Self-described blond curly "Gene Wilder" hair.
His wide, warm smile
Big expressive blue-green eyes
Deep smooth voice
Extremely polite, articulate and friendly personality
Known for saying ''Bless You'' and apologizing to interviewers a lot.
BAFTA Awards
| 2012 | Nominated Rising Star Award |
Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA
| 2012 | Nominated Saturn Award | Best Supporting Actor Thor (2011) |
Empire Awards, UK
| 2012 | Won Empire Award | Best Male Newcomer Thor (2011) |
Evening Standard British Film Awards
| 2012 | Nominated Evening Standard British Film Award | Best Actor Archipelago (2010) |
Kids' Choice Awards, USA
| 2013 | Nominated Blimp Award | Favorite Villain The Avengers (2012) |
MTV Movie Awards
| 2013 | Won MTV Movie Award | Best Villain The Avengers (2012) |
| Best Fight The Avengers (2012) Shared with: Iron Man, Captain America, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Natasha Romanoff and Hawkeye vs. Loki and the... More |
Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards
| 2011 | Nominated PFCS Award | Best Ensemble Acting Midnight in Paris (2011) Shared with: |
Teen Choice Awards
| 2012 | Nominated Teen Choice Award | Choice Movie Villain The Avengers (2012) |
Filmography
Male
Estate Agent
Adam
Statue Griffin
Suess Narrator / Killer Robot #1
Tom
Tom
Prince Hal / Henry V
Man
Edward
Magnus Martinsson / Martinsson
William Buxton
Bill Hazledine / Bill hazledine
Oakley
Capt John 'Jack' Randle
Charles Darwin
John Hall
Toby Sherrifmuir
Phone Operator
Lord
Itti Si Khushi Sab TV
Cricket
Bigg Boss 19
